I have lived most my life in Massachusetts, and as old indian noted, it really is pretty much a one party state.(As a republican, I often felt I was spitting into the wind but did so anyway. Mass is jokingly called the Peoples Republic of...
Now here in central NY, I find I am asked for a id. Used my Driver lic which has a photo. They ask my name and address, check it against their list, and whoosh. I am voting.
I like voter registration so long as it isn't used to disenfranchise people (unfortunately often the reason it is used.). I do NOT like the possibility of people voting in several precints, one vote one person. And yes, the choices are sad this year.